Sheila Baynes
About Sheila Baynes
Sheila Baynes is a lawyer based in Rochester, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Sheila Baynes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Rochester, New York
- Appellate Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Aurelian Law PLLC
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Rochester, NY
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